ISA 562; Fall 2015

Course Name: Information Security Theory and Practice

Catalog Description

A technical introduction to the theory and practice of information security, which serves as the first security course for the MS-ISA degree, is required as a prerequisite for all subsequent ISA courses (at the 600 and 700 levels) and subsumes most topics covered by the CISSP examination. Also serves as an entry-level course available to non-ISA students, including MS-CS, MS-IS, and MS-SWE students.

Notes

Homework:

All homework solutions must be done individually. Written submissions should be handed lover to the TA, either through the Blackboard, email or mailbox.

Note on Exams:

In Class, open book, closed neighbor, no electronic devices allowed during exams. The mid-term will consist of all material covered through Chapter 7 of the textbook. The non-cumulative final exam will cover the rest of the material.

Partial Credit:

Partial credit is given for incomplete proofs or counterexamples ONLY IF they can be completed as begun.